Episode 1

I once had a home, a family, and a destined partner. There was a time when I had it all, but that is now part of the past.

With the awakening of a cold war between clans, the beginning of the end arrived, and not just for me; it was devastating for everyone I ever knew. But before I confuse you further, let me tell you how it all began 2 years ago.

Our village was one of the largest, rich in precious minerals, which are now useless, with abundant food and water, and our clan was strong by nature. The best purebred and dominant warriors were born in it; it was considered bad luck to cross paths with an angry alpha, and suicide to confront him.

Born to one of the most powerful alphas, I was considered a jewel without equal, and my cousin Freia, my aunt's daughter, was inferior to me in every way, giving rise to a limitless envy that would lead us to another war in which not only lives would be lost, but something much more valuable.

This one down here was my fiance, and I say "was" because, thank heavens, he no longer is. Jason, a were-beast of great power and influence. 27 years old, with a firm and dominant character, authoritarian and very conceited, but I still loved him and was happy that he was my partner.

And this is Alan, his younger brother, Freia's fiance, not as strong and with a kinder and funnier character. I got along very well with him and considered him almost a younger brother to me.

Freia, for her part, was an arrogant woman who loves to show off what she didn't have, cowardly and envious, incapable of defending herself, and she got Alan after begging for two whole months when she saw that Jason had chosen me; I suppose she settled for Alan.

Last but not least, your humble servant. My name is Megan, and I don't mean to brag, but I have excellent skills in combat, hunting, and impeccable aim. Also, I'm fun and friendly. Too trusting, unfortunately.

Hours before the war between clans began and on the night of our engagement, Jason took my hand to escape the boring party. Like a silly pup, I followed him as usual, arriving at the beautiful spring where we would bathe as children.

"Did you ever think we would end up like this, Megan?"

"Yes, and you?"

"Me too, I can't wait for you to finally be only mine."

"You're nervous. Is something wrong?"

"Something is happening, but it's not bad, at least not for you."

"Just tell me, silly."

Jason intertwines his hand with mine, letting me feel his warm embrace. - After tonight, we'll have to wait another month for the wedding to take place.

"What about it?"

"It's just that I can't take it anymore, the desire I feel for you is consuming me from the inside, and all I want is for you to be my woman."

His words surprise me more than I expected; I mean, I already noticed those looks, those caresses, and those intense kisses... But hearing it directly from his mouth was shocking.

"Megan, we're getting married anyway, whether it's today or in another month doesn't make a difference."

"I don't know what to say..."

"I'm going to be the next leader of the pack, and you will be my only queen, so no one will dare disrespect you."

"This is so recent that I don't think we should. Besides, you still have to pass the test to be the leader, it's not like that position is already yours."

"No one is stronger than me, no male here compares to me... Just let yourself go, let my desire activate yours, and follow the instinct that runs through your veins."

Before I can answer, Jason starts kissing me while his hands roam my body. This is wrong; his body is burning.

"Are you in heat?"

"I'm madly in love with you."

"If you're in heat, you can't leave your house."

"Megan, don't you love me?"

"Of course, I love you, and that's why I'm asking you to stop here."

Before I can stand up, the pheromones take effect on me, his arms wrap around me, intensifying the desire that begins to grow with his closeness, and before I know it, we both end up in the spring naked, giving ourselves to each other.

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